Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

at  RWJBarnabas Health

JOB OVERVIEW:

Provides direct patient care services to individuals exhibiting communication and or swallowing disorders. Coordinates services with other health professionals. May assist in the training and supervision of students. This is a 2-location position split between Bayonne & Clifton, NJ

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Master s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
• NJ State Speech-Language Pathology License or eligible
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or eligible
• Speech Correctionist or Speech-Language Specialist Certificate
• Member of ASHA
• AHA BLS Provider Certification
• Evidence of continuing education is necessary to meet licensing requirements
• Thorough knowledge of the theoretical principles and clinical application employed in the diagnosis and management of various communication and swallowing disorders
• Tact, initiative and judgment in the performance of duties
• Completion of the national examination if beginning Clinical Fellowship Year affiliation

Preferred:

• Student clinical experience in pediatrics; rehabilitation experience
• Knowledge of normal development

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• Full Time
• 40 hours/week
• Some Evenings

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Delivers effective therapeutic services that are relevant to population served and remains knowledgeable of current techniques
• Communicates Speech-Language evaluations on population served that accurately and efficiently identifies strengths and needs in the area being evaluated. Effectively communicates this information in verbal and written forms
• Completes Basic Competencies of the population currently serving as indicated on the Competency criteria for Speech & Hearing Dept., and hospital competencies
• Meets productivity demands by seeking out opportunities within the entire dept when cancellations, no shows and low census occur
• Effectively shares information regarding therapy/evaluation techniques and/or hospital procedures with students, volunteers, CFY s and peers
• Participates in projects for the department that are consistent with department and hospital goals and missions
• Communicates job specific concerns and participates in developing solutions
• Provides in service training to staff and community as requested and completes training commencert with state license laws
• Completes written work in a timely manner relevant to evaluation, therapy and patient coordination and the content of written material meets ASHA specifics

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at anytime with or without notice.